Physical Security/Information Assurance (PS/IA) Specialist

TAC Integrated Solutions; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TAC Integrated Solutions seeks a Physical Security/Information Assurance Specialist to support PS/IA for collateral, SCI, and SAP systems at Andrews AFB, MD. The role involves maintaining accreditation, enforcing security controls, and coordinating IA programs to meet JSIG and DoD guidance.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of related experience, a related Bachelor’s degree, and TS/SCI eligibility. A Counterintelligence polygraph may be required as part of access provisions.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of hire.
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements.
• Maintain accreditation documentation for facilities and systems.
• Conduct TEMPEST/TSCM actions and procedures.
• Review preconstruction plans for security compliance.
• Assist IA Manager with implementing the information assurance program.
• Author and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation.
• Enforce personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel.

Skills

Physical Security

Information Assurance

Security Compliance

Self-inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TEMPEST/TSCM

Job description

Physical Security/Information Assurance (PS/IA) Specialist

• Government/Military

Role: Physical Security/Information Assurance (PS/IA) Specialist

Location: Andrews AFB, MD

Clearance required: TS/SCI

This position provides physical security (PS) and information assurance (IA) support for collateral, SCI, and SAP systems in accordance with JSIG and other DoD and national guidance for facilities with internal networks and guest systems.

Performance may include:

• Responsible to the Chief of Security for ensuring compliance with DCID and JSIG physical security and IA requirements, and maintaining accreditation documentation
• Conduct or manage physical and technical security (TEMPEST/TSCM) actions and procedures
• Conduct preconstruction reviews and make recommendations for compliance with guidance for construction, expansion, and modifications of facilities
• Assist the Information Assurance Manager with the implementation of the information assurance program
• Author, review, and maintain Certification and Accreditation documentation
• Assist with the enforcement of personnel security controls for visitors and un-cleared personnel requiring entry to the facility
• Enforce physical security controls of electronic devices and prohibited items; conduct entry/exit inspections
• Identify IA and physical security vulnerabilities and ensure JAFAN 6/9 compliance
• Conduct periodic IA & PS self-inspections and implement corrective actions
• Review, track, and conduct IA new user and refresher training
• Implement local media control policies and procedures

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years related experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for

Information Assurance Technician Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

N/A

EEO Statement:

TAC Integrated Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The pay Range is determined by various factors such as education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements; negotiable based on elected total compensation packages, which include but are not limited to paid time off, healthcare elections, and retirement.